Ransomware gangs advancing Moscow’s geopolitical aims, Romanian cyber chief warns

Recent ransomware attacks targeting Romania’s critical infrastructure were likely part of a broader Russian hybrid operation aimed at undermining the country’s stability, Romania’s top cybersecurity official said.

Over the past several months, Romania has faced a series of large-scale ransomware incidents affecting key sectors, including the national water agency and energy providers.

Some of the attacks were claimed by or attributed to Russian-speaking ransomware groups, including Qilin and Gentlemen, which said they targeted Romania’s national oil pipeline operator and the country’s largest coal-based power producer.

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